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Atalanta avoid 'fixing' charge

Atalanta have been cleared of claims they attempted to fix last season's two Serie A games against Livorno.

By Nadia Carminati

Last Updated: 24/07/08 9:35pm

Atalanta have been cleared of claims they attempted to fix last season's two Serie A games against relegated Livorno.

A disciplinary commission of Italy's football federation (FIGC) also exonerated Atalanta player Gian Paolo Bellini, saying there was no proof he was guilty of seeking to fix the results with former Livorno captain David Balleri.

However, Balleri was found guilty of the less serious charge of 'sporting disloyalty' and he has been banned for four months, while Livorno were fined €25,000 (£19,700).